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Fenne Family History

Fenne Name Meaning

see Fenn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Senne, Finne, Fenner, Henne, Fenn, Penne, Benne, Jenne, Venne, Fenney

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Where is the Fenne family from?

You can see how Fenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fenne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fenne family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fenne's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Fenne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fenne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fenne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fenne. 67% of Fenne men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fenne women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fenne census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 559 immigration records available for the last name Fenne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 683 military records available for the last name Fenne. For the veterans among your Fenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fenne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fenne in 1964 was 69, and 67 in 2004.

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